Kershaw 1249X Fillet Knife
- Fillet Knife
- 1
- Steel
- Black
A conventional 9.5 inch fillet knife from an established cutlery brand, useful for anyone who processes their own catch.
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How it ranks among the 74 fillet knifes we track
4.5★ across 142 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
142 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 74 fillet knifes we track - how the scorecard works · full fillet knifes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The Kershaw 1249X is a 9.5 inch fillet knife with a steel blade and black handle, weighing 3.5 ounces. A single fixed-blade knife built for cleaning and filleting fish boatside or at the dock.
At 9.5 inches overall the 1249X sits in a mid-length range for fillet knives, long enough to work larger fish while staying maneuverable for closer trim cuts. Kershaw markets its fillet knives around flexible blades that follow bone and skin, a common design goal for this knife style. The listing doesn't specify blade flex or steel grade beyond steel, so buyers wanting a specific edge-holding steel should look for that detail elsewhere.
- 9.5 inch overall length
- Steel blade construction
- 3.5 ounce weight
- Black handle
Who it's for
Fits anglers who clean their own catch and want a dedicated fillet knife rather than a multipurpose fixed blade. Less relevant to anglers who already own a fillet knife in a similar length.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- 9.5 inch blade suits larger fish
- Lightweight at 3.5 ounces for extended use
- Steel grade and blade flex aren't specified in the listing
Performance notes
A 9.5 inch blade gives enough reach for larger fish while a lighter 3.5 ounce build keeps the knife easy to control through skin and bone during long cleaning sessions.
Specifications
| Brand | Kershaw |
|---|---|
| Model | 1249X |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 3.5 ounces |
| Length | 9.5 inches |
| Size | 9.5 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Pieces | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Special | KS1249X |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in fillet knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kershaw 1249X Fillet KnifeThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 142 | 3.6 / 5 |
| HOSHANHO 7 inch Fillet KnifeHOSHANHO | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.5 / 5 |
| BUBBA 1095705 Fillet KnifeBubba | 4.7 / 5 | 6,300 | 4.4 / 5 |
| KastKing Fishing Knives-3 Fillet KnifeKastKing | 4.6 / 5 | 2,700 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Rapala BPFNF6SH1 Fillet KnifeRapala | 4.7 / 5 | 2,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Kershaw 1249X
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is the Kershaw 1249X blade?
The knife is 9.5 inches overall.
How much does it weigh?
3.5 ounces.
What is the handle color?
Black.